Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module FOUN0517: Psychology of Thinking and Learning
Department: Foundation Year [Queen's Campus, Stockton]
FOUN0517: Psychology of Thinking and Learning
| Type | Open | Level | 0 | Credits | 10 | Availability | Available in 2010/11 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham and Queen's Campus Stockton |
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Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- To provide students with an introduction to the psychological processes of thinking and learning.
- To develop students' knowledge of theories of thinking and learning
- To familiarise students with methods used to assess thinking and learning
- To raise awareness of psychological conditions that can affect the thinking and learning process
- To introduce students to questions in the application of psychology in real life settings
- To provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their own learning experiences and self-development.
Content
- Theories of cognitive development and the methods used
- Theories of intelligence and issues related to intelligence testing
- Artificial intelligence
- Learning technologies
- Factors affecting learning
- Problem solving
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the module students will have acquired the knowledge to be able to:
- Describe and evaluate theories of cognitive development
- Explain and assess methods used to investigate cognitive development
- Describe and discuss theories of intelligence and issues surrounding intelligence testing
- Identify and explain factors that can affect thinking and learning
- Apply theoretical knowledge to real world situations
Subject-specific Skills:
- By the end of the module students will have acquired the skills to be able to:
- Understand and be able to use psychological concepts and vocabulary
- Discuss a range of psychological topics and the methods used
- Identify the relationship between theory and practice
Key Skills:
- By the end of the module students will be able to:
- retrieve, organise, and utilise knowledge
- communicate effectively in writing
- communicate effectively orally
- demonstrate critical thinking skills
- reflect on their own learning experiences
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Theory, initial concepts and research techniques will be introduced during lectures and demonstrations
- Much of the learning, understanding and consolidation will take place through the use of structured exercises, group work, discussions and library assignments during tutorials and students' own time
- Knowledge and understanding of concepts will be assessed by a variety of assignments including an invigilated test, an essay and a reflective piece of work.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 11 | Weekly | 2 hours | 22 | |
| Tutorials | 11 | Weekly | 1 hour | 11 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 67 | ||||
| Total | 100 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Examination | 100% | resit examination | |
| Component: Assignments | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Essay | 80% | resubmission | |
| Reflective Essay | 20% | resubmission | |
Formative Assessment:
Throughout the course exercises and library research will be undertaken. Comments will be fed back to individuals and the group.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University